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cimorene1558's review against another edition
4.0
A great book to read bits of before bed: an article about apples here, a memoir of a French picnic there, all great fun and often very witty (but don't read it on an empty stomach!)
brnycx's review
3.0
it's always lovely to read someone writing about a thing they're genuinely passionate about, and elizabeth david sure loved her food! some of it hasn't aged well (interested in the perfect way to serve *hnngh* headcheese?) and it's all rather too focused on french food, a cuisine i am almost totally indifferent about, for my taste. however, there were enough interesting/charming vignettes, food history and tips and tricks to make it worth while.
carolynf's review against another edition
3.0
A collection of articles by the author, written for various magazines in the 1950s and 1960s, all having to do with food. Elizabeth David has strong opinions about what is wrong with the state of English cooking, but expresses them with a wry grace that makes these essays a calming read. Plus she includes recipes and buying instructions, which is always a nice perk!
ajlenertz's review
4.0
I love the fact that, in 1964, she thought Canadian Black Diamond Cheddar was the best (without question!) generally available to the British public.
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